{"id":247629,"date":"2026-04-26T21:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/247629\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T21:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:49:10","slug":"gatorland-rescues-massive-alligator-from-bustling-orlando-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/247629\/","title":{"rendered":"Gatorland Rescues Massive Alligator from Bustling Orlando Street"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 An 11-foot-three-inch alligator, displaying a notable lack of fear toward humans, was removed from the area near International Drive in Orlando. <\/p>\n

Initially, Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office responded to a call about an alligator near an apartment complex<\/a>. The 911 report described a 5-foot alligator, but deputies found one over 11 feet long.<\/p>\n

People were truly amazed to see such a large alligator, especially because of where it was found. Gatorland stepped in to take care of the massive creature after it was spotted in the bustling tourist area.<\/p>\n

Gatorland officials mentioned that the alligator\u2019s large size and comfort around people made it a potentially dangerous animal.<\/p>\n

The alligator was brought into Gatorland\u2019s care through its Gatorland Global Alligator Rescue program.<\/p>\n

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